Kaizer Chiefs to face Zimbabwean champions in 2026 Toyota Cup

Kaizer Chiefs will take on Zimbabwe’s Scottland FC in the 2026 Toyota Cup at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, the club revealed at a press conference in Naturena on Tuesday.

The game will be played on July 26 ahead of the 2026/26 Premier Soccer League season. tr-sport.click

“This tournament is about … not just the game on field, but about brining clubs from the African continent and … bringing people together to enjoy the football,” said Kaizer Chiefs marketing and commercial director Jessica Motaung, who is also tournament director of the Toyota Cup.

“Madiba said sport unites and it is very important we as sporting brand bring that to the fore. It is very important for us as a nation to work together and as a continent … growth only happens when we work together.”

Motaung described Scottland FC as “a team making waves in its league and its country.” They are the champions in Zimbabwe, winning the top flight just a season after gaining promotion.

Included in their ranks are former Sundowns and Chiefs star Khama Billiat and former Orlando Pirates striker Terrence Dzvukumanja.

This will be the third edition of the Toyota Cup, with Chiefs searching for their first win. In the inaugural tournament in Bloemfontein in 2024, Amakhosi lost 4-0 to Tanzanian giants Young Africans.

In the second edition last year, Chiefs lost 3-2 on penalties to Ghana’s Asante Kotoko, after a goalless draw at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

The Barbarians have been bolstered by three world-class players, including a South African, for their match against the Springboks in Gqeberha on 20 June.

Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe, former All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara and England prop Kyle Sinckler have all been added to the invitational squad, which will be coached by Scott Robertson and Felipe Contepomi.

Van der Merwe has scored 35 tries in 53 Tests for his adopted nation, but has fallen out of favour with Scotland coach Gregor Townsend and made just one appearance in this year’s Six Nations.

The 31-year-old will wear the famous black-and-white jersey for the first time at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

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“I can’t wait to join up with the Barbarians,” he said. “It is a massive honour and opportunity to represent them, it’s something I’ve always wanted to be part of so to get this opportunity is massive.

“To play for them against the world champions will be a massive challenge and one I’m really looking forward to.”

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Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates have announced the signings of four new players ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The Buccaneers have confirmed the capture of Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Sbangani Zulu, Bohale Ngwato and Ghampani Lungu to bolster their squad for the new season.

Mthiyane joins the club from Stellenbosch FC while Zulu arrives at the club from Richards Bay.

Meanwhile, Ngwato and Lungu both join the club from Siwelele FC.

Pirates have also confirmed the departure of five players, including Bandile Shandu, Sipho Mbule, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Karim Kimvuidi and Deivi Miguel Vieira.

“Recently crowned Betway Premiership Champions Orlando Pirates are delighted to announce new arrivals to the Club,” Pirates announced

“After weeks of speculation and countless headlines across the football social media landscape, Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the signings of Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Stellenbosch FC), Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay), as well as Bohale Ngwato and Ghampani Lungu (both from Siwelele).

“The arrival of Mthiyane sees defender Thabiso Lebitso moving in the opposite direction to join the Maroons as part of a swap deal.

“Further details regarding these new signings will be shared in due course.

“Team Exits

“Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the departure of five players following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

“The players who will be leaving the Club upon the conclusion of their respective contracts are Bandile Shandu, Sipho Mbule, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Karim Kimvuidi and Deivi Miguel Vieira (Gilberto).

“Each of the players departs having contributed to the Orlando Pirates journey in their own way, and the Club would like to place on record its appreciation for their service during their time with the Buccaneers.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club thanks Bandile, Sipho, Tshegofatso, Karim and Gilberto for their service and wishes them all the best in the next chapters of their respective careers.”

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Les calendriers de la saison 2026-2027 seront dévoilés demain par la LFP pour la Ligue 1 et la Ligue 2.

La LFP a annoncé, ce mardi, sur son site officiel la date où seront révélés les calendriers de Ligue 1 et de Ligue 2 pour la saison 2026-2027. Les deux calendriers seront connus ce mercredi 10 juin par l’instance.

Paris Saint-Germain, RC Lens, Lille OSC, Olympique Lyonnais, Olympique de Marseille, Stade Rennais, AS Monaco, RC Strasbourg, Toulouse FC, FC Lorient, Paris FC, Stade Brestois, SCO Angers, Le Havre AC, AJ Auxerre, OGC Nice, ESTAC Troyes, Le Mans FC sont les 18 clubs qui participeront à la saison de Ligue 1 2026-2027.

Red Star, Rodez AF, Stade de Reims, FC Annecy, Montpellier HSC, Pau FC, USL Dunkerque, EA Guingamp, Grenoble Foot 38, Clermont Foot, AS Nancy Lorraine, US Boulogne-sur-Mer, Stade Lavallois, AS Saint-Étienne, FC Metz, FC Nantes, Dijon FCO et le FC Sochaux seont les 18 formations sur la ligne de départ de Ligue 2 saison 2026-2027.

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